This fall foliage scenic drive in Central Vermont is a loop tour of about 150 miles. Although its possible to do the drive in one day and bypass many of the attractions and rambles suggested, Id recommend you carve out a weekend to do it justice.
The drive offers some of the best views in the Green Mountain National Forest, which in the fall is dramatic and stunning.
The scenic drive follows mostly Route 12 south from Montpelier to Woodstock, before heading north on Route 100 and 100B back to Montpelier. Youll discover plenty of surprises on the way, but its no surprise youll experience some magnificent fall foliage views all along the way.
Okay, start the ignition and lets get going…
Our journey begins in Montpelier, the smallest state capital city in America. Montpelier is on the northern fringe of central Vermont, and is 182 miles from Boston and 198 miles from Hartford. It can be easily reached from Interstate 89.
Take Route 12 out of Montpelier and head south to Northfield Falls. Vermont has many fine examples of covered bridges, but two of them in Northfield Falls can be seen at once, as you look through one to other. This is...